iOS 11.4 Update Released, Download Now for iPhone and iPad

Apple has released iOS 11.4 for iPhone and iPad. The latest iOS software update focuses primarily on the inclusion of AirPlay 2 support, some HomePod updates, and the addition of Messages in iCloud support, though there are a handful of other features and bug fixes as well.

The full release notes are included below, along with a quick tutorial on how to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 11.4, along with iOS 11.4 IPSW download links for more advanced users.

Separately, Apple also released tvOS 11.4 for Apple TV and watchOS 4.3.1 for Apple Tv. Additionally, macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 has been released along with Security Updates for Mac users.

The update will download and install, the device will reboot itself to complete the process.

Users can also choose to install iOS 11.4 on their iPhone or iPad by using iTunes when they connect a device to their computer by USB. Another option is to use IPSW firmware files.

iOS 11.4 IPSW Direct Download Links

Using IPSW files to update iOS is considered advanced but it’s not particularly difficult, it does require iTunes and a computer, along with a USB cable, however. The links below to firmware files point to Apple servers:

Not one of these “improvements” is of value to me, with the possible exception of the issue that may prevent logging in the Gmail on Safari. What’s the downside of not installing this large pile of unessential software?

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